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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.98, 1,890.76 and 780.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.98, 1,890.76 and 780.57 is: 1,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.98 : 1,890.76 = 780.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.98/1,890.76 = 780.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.98x = 1,890.76 × 780.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.98x = 1,475,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,870.53/1,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.29

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